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tandel
tandel Member Posts: 14
edited 18. Mar 2010, 12:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
i'm concerned as to what to put on my application form,it's a job i have had many years experience in,i feel confident i could do the job,problem is medical history,if i was to fabricate my med history will they know,a part of me thinks am i kidding myself i could hold down any job what with appointments coming out of my ears what employer is going to except that.has anyone else experienced this. i was made redundant last year and any job would be great i'm currently on ESA and they are hasseling me so the need for a job is urgent. :roll: :roll: :roll:

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  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Be honest as you don't want any white lies to come back and bite you. And if you get the job it gives them advance warning of any adaptions you may need. I am sure that your experience and knowledge will get you through to the next stage.

    Good luck.

    Anne
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    annebr wrote:
    Be honest as you don't want any white lies to come back and bite you. And if you get the job it gives them advance warning of any adaptions you may need. I am sure that your experience and knowledge will get you through to the next stage.

    Good luck.

    Anne

    I totally agree with Anne....be upfront and don't mislead by leaving out how your condition affects you. If having arther isn't a problem in relation to the job itself then say so on your application or interview.

    You will only store up trouble for yourself and worry about your employer 'finding out' later if you don't.

    I know you are feeling the pressure from the ESA bods but don't let that drive you to doing something you may regret. Iris x
  • dolittle
    dolittle Member Posts: 240
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Tandel,

    I agree with the others. Tell the truth and be up front. I cheated on my CV once, got the job and lived to regret the fib I'd told.
    Do

    I forgot to say .... Good Luck with the application. Let us know how it goes.
  • markc1
    markc1 Member Posts: 253
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    dolittle wrote:
    Hi Tandel,

    I agree with the others. Tell the truth and be up front. I cheated on my CV once, got the job and lived to regret the fib I'd told.
    Do

    I forgot to say .... Good Luck with the application. Let us know how it goes.

    I agree..i have told ''porkies'' on my application forms lately but as soon as the companies approach HR for a reference suddenly i'm not suitable!
    May as well be straight and not waste anybodys time getting the job and then having it taken away. :cry:
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Dear Tandel

    You should be honest about your medical history on application forms. I think this is a legal requirement. I also think you have to declare arthritis as a disability.

    I had to give up my job 2 years ago because of my OA (both knees).

    Are you fit and well to return to work? What does your GP say?
    The ESA can't force you to work if you aren't well.

    Good luck with your job search.

    Sharmaine
  • tandel
    tandel Member Posts: 14
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    sharmaine wrote:
    Dear Tandel

    You should be honest about your medical history on application forms. I think this is a legal requirement. I also think you have to declare arthritis as a disability.

    I had to give up my job 2 years ago because of my OA (both knees).

    Are you fit and well to return to work? What does your GP say?
    The ESA can't force you to work if you aren't well.

    Good luck with your job search.

    Sharmaine

    Thanxs all,if it's a legal requirement then i will have to be honest,don't fancy my chances though as the position is for Residential support worker,challengeing behaviour young people in care.which requires a degree of physical abillity.no i'm not fit have OA in both knees,and RA i'm hoping that my meds will carry me through the days, desperate times require desperate measures.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    i do feel for you have just gone on short time and am wondering if i have to start job hunting how it will go. on good days i walk normal but bad well look 100 as hips stiffen and knees will not straighten so who would want an old wreck around .
    but will have to cross that bridge when and if it happens but i will put it on aplication if they ask as yes it could cost you the job and that would be worse than not getting it good luck fingers r crossed for you
    val
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,424
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Tan

    You go for it :)

    tell the truth (and anything that has been done e.g. surgery to put things right).

    All the best

    love

    Toni xx
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Tandel

    I have OA in knees and had my first total knee replacement surgery a month ago. So I sympathise. I also have it in right shoulder and in my hands. I was in a wheelchair for 4 months prior to my TKR - I'm hoping to have the next op in a year's time. Think carefully about jobs that require a lot of physical activity and require you to be on your feet a lot.

    Take care and good luck.

    Sharmaine
    tandel wrote:
    sharmaine wrote:
    Dear Tandel

    You should be honest about your medical history on application forms. I think this is a legal requirement. I also think you have to declare arthritis as a disability.

    I had to give up my job 2 years ago because of my OA (both knees).

    Are you fit and well to return to work? What does your GP say?
    The ESA can't force you to work if you aren't well.

    Good luck with your job search but keep in mind your health too.

    Sharmaine

    Thanxs all,if it's a legal requirement then i will have to be honest,don't fancy my chances though as the position is for Residential support worker,challengeing behaviour young people in care.which requires a degree of physical abillity.no i'm not fit have OA in both knees,and RA i'm hoping that my meds will carry me through the days, desperate times require desperate measures.
  • markc1
    markc1 Member Posts: 253
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    tandel wrote:
    sharmaine wrote:
    Dear Tandel

    You should be honest about your medical history on application forms. I think this is a legal requirement. I also think you have to declare arthritis as a disability.

    I had to give up my job 2 years ago because of my OA (both knees).

    Are you fit and well to return to work? What does your GP say?
    The ESA can't force you to work if you aren't well.

    Good luck with your job search.

    Sharmaine

    Thanxs all,if it's a legal requirement then i will have to be honest,don't fancy my chances though as the position is for Residential support worker,challengeing behaviour young people in care.which requires a degree of physical abillity.no i'm not fit have OA in both knees,and RA i'm hoping that my meds will carry me through the days, desperate times require desperate measures.

    Its your choice of course but i was unable to continue working as a prison officer with,ahem, very challenging young people.

    Why don't you try rsw with adults?better option than wrestling with youngsters and take my word for it you will!! :?

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